2016 WI State Fair Plein Air at the Fair

Thank you to ALL the great WI State Fair goers, planners, celebrities, even the animals for their interest in my plein air paintings today at the fair. I had a great time meeting you all and being able to share my skills and compositions with you. Thank you to Jesse Ritka and John Malan from TMJ4 for the inspiration for for my final painting, good conversation, and the cream puff too. What a great day at the fair. I am very proud of 2 of my WUHS students for participating in the event too. Stop at the EXPO Building to see the many works up close (and buy them too). I may be back on Wednesday – keep your eyes peeled.

Frank Korb – Artist

Frank Korb (b. 1972)

Frank Korb is a Wisconsin based artist known for abstract geometry, plein air, figurative works, and portraits. Korb is inspired by focusing his efforts on the formality of the elements and principles of art and design as well as the process of making his art. Korb observes the existence of the elements and principles in the environment around him and works to incorporate those reflections in his compositional design. Searching for answers to compositional questions from the history of the Pop Artists, their predecessors the Abstract Expressionists, as well as the Minimalist’s, Korb explores the relationships of color, space, and pattern in his work.

By laying down colors, shapes, and textures next to one another and considering their push and pull with one another, Korb explores those relationships and works toward a sense of balance and harmony in his compositions. While the intent Korb begins each work with, he is equally concerned with the relationship and interpretation the viewer brings to the work.

Korb was educated at the University of Wisconsin - Whitewater earning his BFA degree in graphic design as well as art education (K - 12). He continued onto Cardinal Stritch University in Milwaukee, WI to obtain his MA in visual studies. His exhibitions have included a variety of galleries and art spaces in southeastern WI as well as exhibiting throughout the state. His exhibitions have included group exhibitions, solo exhibitions, art happenings, fundraisers, and lectures. Korb’s works are held in numerous public and private collections nationally and internationally.

If you have any questions regarding his artworks; purchasing, commissioning, of feedback, please contact him via e-mail at: fjkorb@gmail.com or by phone: (262) 492 - 9090. Korb is represented by Xanadu Gallery in Scottsdale, Arizona and his works can be seen online at: www.xanadugallery.com. Please FOLLOW him on this site, on Twitter: @fjkorb or Facebook at: www.facebook.com/fjkorb.

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